Kansas is derived from the Siouan Kansa or Kaw, meaning "people of the south wind," who lived south of the settlements of the northern Great Plains. It was granted statehood in 1861, becoming the 34th state in the US. Kansas is located equidistant from the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean. The geographic center of Northamerica is located in Osborne County. This spot is used as the central reference point for all maps produced by the government. Kansas leads the states in wheat production. In early summer, the vast wheat fields on the state's prairies look like golden seas of grain. One of Kansas' most famous towns is Dodge City, the Cowboy Capital of the World. Kansas has many reminders of its colorful past. One can still see the ruts made by covered wagons on the Santa Fe Trail. Tourists can visit the old forts that served as bases for United States cavalry campaigns against Native American tribes and a variety of local museums, showing the exciting days of cattle drives and gunslingers.
Symbols of Kansas
Kansas Flag
State Flag
On a navy blue field is a sunflower, the state flower. Also, the state seal and the words "Kansas". In the picture of the state seal are thirty-four stars representing the order of statehood. Above the stars is the motto "To the Stars Through Difficulties". On the seal a sunrise overshadows a farmer plowing a field near his log cabin, a steamboat sailing the Kansas River, a wagontrain heading west and Native Americans hunting bison.
State seal
State Facts
Capital: Topeka Nickname: Sunflower State Motto:Ad Astra per Aspera (To the stars through difficulties) Statehood:January 29, 1861 (34th) Land Area: 81,823 sq. mi., 13th largest Bird:Western Meadowlark Flower:Sunflower Tree: Cottonwood (populus)
Kansas
Source: http://www.nationalatlas.gov
About Kansas
Symbols of Kansas
State Flag
On a navy blue field is a sunflower, the state flower. Also, the state seal and the words "Kansas". In the picture of the state seal are thirty-four stars representing the order of statehood. Above the stars is the motto "To the Stars Through Difficulties". On the seal a sunrise overshadows a farmer plowing a field near his log cabin, a steamboat sailing the Kansas River, a wagontrain heading west and Native Americans hunting bison.
State seal
State Facts
Capital: Topeka
Nickname: Sunflower State
Motto: Ad Astra per Aspera (To the stars through difficulties)
Statehood: January 29, 1861 (34th)
Land Area: 81,823 sq. mi., 13th largest
Bird: Western Meadowlark
Flower: Sunflower
Tree: Cottonwood (populus)
Source: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/kansas.html
Population & Cities
Population: 2,802,134
Largest City: Wichita
Second Largest City: Overland Park
Persons Per Square Mile: 33
Source: http://www.census.gov/schools/facts/kansas.html
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